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Academic Advisors will communicate with Course Directors, Academic Coordinators, Academic Success, and Registrars regarding students' grades, attendance, and schedules; maintain updated referrals/resources for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete pertinent forms and advise students on all policies and procedures with regard to withdrawals, interruption of training, change of enrollment and education satisfactory progress matters;
• Maintain the integrity of the policies and procedures; proactively communicate with students with low GPA or minimal class involvement;
• Mentor, advise, meet with students on a first come, first serve basis and make appointments as necessary;
• Begin processes of paperwork, such as: Withdrawal Forms, Interruption of Training, etc.;
• Meet with students and/or parents for advising;
• Address complaints or suggestions;

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Adheres to company attendance standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Competencies:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask while working independently and collaboratively with other teachers and university staff
• Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast-paced environment

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors Degree with emphasis on Social Work, Education, Psychology, Counseling or other related field strongly preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: none

Skills:

• Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Good listening skills, assertiveness, and enthusiasm are required traits
• Service orientation, actively looks for ways to help people

Hours:

Full-time 40 hours per week. Schedule will vary. Some nights or weekends may be required.

Environmental/Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. May be subject to; bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.

Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.